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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
AN ANCIENT NOSE-PULLING
AFFAIR.

From "Perley's "reminiscences of Sixty
Years in the National Metropolis"
Mr.. Adams private secretary was
his, son John Adams, who soon
made himself very obnoxious to the
friends of General jackson. One
evening Mr. Russell Jarvis, who
then edited the Washington 1'ele-
graph, newspaper which advocated
Jackson's election, attended a
"drawing room" at the White House,
escorting his wife and a party of
visiting relatives from Boston. Mr..
Jarvis introduced those who were
with him to Mrs. Adams, who re
ceived them courteously, and they
then passed on into the East Room.
Soon afterward they found them
selves standing opposite to Mr.. John
Adams, who was conversing with
the Rev. Mr.. Stetson. 'Who is that
lady?' asked Mr.. Stetson. "That,"
replied Mr.. John Adams, in tone
so loud that the party heard it, 'is
the wife of one Russell Jarvis, and
if he knew how contemptibly he is
viewed in this house they would not
be here" The Bostonians at once
paid their respects to Mrs. Adams
and withdrew, Mr.. Jarvis having
first ascertained from Mr.. Stetson
that it was-Mr. John Adams who
had insulted them. A few days
afterward Mr.. Jarvis sent note to
MF.- John Adams, demanding an ex-
pIanation, by a friend of his, Mr.
Mclean. Mr.. Adams told Mr.. Nc
Lean that he had no apology to
make to Mr.. Jarvis, and that he
wished no correspondence with him.
A week later Mr.. John Adams
went to the Capitol to deliver mes
sages from the President to each
house of Congress. Having deliver
ed that addressed to the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, he
was going through the rotunda to-
ward the Senate Chamber, when he
was overtaken by Mr.. Jarvis, who
pulled his nose and slapped his face.
A scuffle ensued, but they were
quickly parted by Mr.. Dorsey, a
Representative from Maryland. Pres
ident Adams notified Congress in a
special message of the occurrence,
and the House appointed a select
committee of investigation. Wit
nesses were examined and elaborate
reports were drawn up, but neither
the majority nor the minority recon-
mended that any punishment be in
flic.ed upon Mr.. Jarvis.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
ORIGIN OF A FAMOUS SONG


Augusta. ia, CnrOnlclc.
Once over the bar ut its entrance
from the gulf the Suwanee river
holds its way with deep current,
in places of forty feet, far up
through the forests of the best hard
pine in the State. 1t is the Penob-
scot of Florida. 1t has some good
land upon it where plantations have
heretofore been made, but after
awhile generally abandoned. The
mosquitoes and malaria guard the
main entrance against other than
lumbermen, anglers and tourists.
This dark river has, too, its ro-
nance, as being the place which
gave rise to melody, which, like
IBome, Sweet Home" the affection
of the heart will never let go. For
it was here that a French family In
the time of Louis XIV came over
and settled upon the Suwanee and
made a plantation. After awhile
the father and mother and all died
save one daughter, who, dishearten-
ell and desolate, returned to France,
and there wrote. adopting IN part
that negro dialect which she had
been familiar with nthe plantation
in her girlhood, feeling tribute to
"the old folks at home" in their
graves in the far-off country.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
SUCCESSFUL PROFIT SHAR
ING.

A year ago the firm ot Norton
Bros, Chicago, decided to adopt the
proft-sharing system with its en-
ployes. The firm promised to di-
vide certain portion of its profits
for the year among thq employees
who worked for the firm for at least
six months during the year, and
who had not left their work without
the consent of the firm, or who had
not been discharged for cause. The
firm guaranteed the sum to be di-
vided to be no less than $1,000 and
expected the men to refrain from
striking or in any way interfering
with their business. The men readi-
" consented to this arrangement,
and Thursday the firm divided $l3,-
275 amongst the $50 employees, each
employe receiving sum in proper
ton to the amount earned during
the year. Each cmploye received
nearly II per cent. on his earnings.
The earnings of the men ran from
$500 to $1,000 in the yeaf and each,
therefore, received froms $3.50 to
$77.70. The system resulted in gen
eral satisfaction all around.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

their fortunes told in succession, the
king, whose identity was conceal
ed, coming last. Preciosa held his
hand long while in silence, and
then said:
II see great crown, great victo-
ries and great age. You will live
ninety six years, but your last days
will bring many troubles and much
sorrow"
The king forgot all about the
prophecy till in 1884, when, at ball
at the Russian embassy in Berlin,
the Hungarian Countess Erdody,
whose mother was a Tsigane, was
presented to him. During long
conversation it was incidentally
mentioned that the countess possess
ed the gift of chiromancy. The
emperor held out his hand and the
countess, after examining the lines,
gravely said: "Your majesty is
destined to live ninety-six years"
The emperor, it is added, was much
struck by the coincidence.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
A SCORE OF HOUSEKEEPING
HINTS.
Boston Budget.

White paint that has become dis
colored may be nicely cleaned by
, using little whiting in the water
while washing.
Clean lamp chimneys by holding
them over the spout of teakettle
full of boiling water, then wipe with
clean cloth. 1t will make them
beautifully clear.
To make a good liquid glue, put
one ounce Of borax into pint of
boiling water,add two ounces of shell
lac and boil until the shellac is dis
solved. Bottle for use.
To take spots of paint off wood,
lay thick coating of lime and soda
mixed together over it, letting it
stay twenty-four hours. then wash
off with warm water, and the spot will
have disappeared.
Ink spots may be taken out of
white goods by soaking and rubbing
the spots in sweet milk.
Keep coffee by itself, as its odor
affects other articles. Keep tea in a
closed chest or canister.
1t is said if feather beds and pill
lows be left ont in a drenching rain
every spring, and afterward exposed
to the sun and air on every side nn-
til dry, they will be much freshened
and lightened.
In heart disease special treatment
should be avoided as much as posi-
bic. General toning up of the sys-
ten, chcerlulness and avoidance OF
strong excitement of every kind ale
the surest of all remedies.
Keep cut flowers fresh for several
days by filing vase with clean
sand, to which should be added u
liberal supply of powdered charcoai
Imbed the stems of the bouquet in
this and water occasionally.
Saleratns is excellent for rcmov
ing grease from woodwork which
has rot been painted. Spread thick
ly over the grease spots, moisten,
and after it has remained a half
hour wash off with tepid soap suds.
Never put milk, fat or any oily
substance into the ear for the relief
of pain, COR they soon become rancid
and tend to incite inflammation. Sim
pie warm water will answer the pur-
pose better than anything else.
For mildew pour quart OF boil
ing water on an ounce Of chloride OF
lime. When it is dissolved add three
quarts Of cold water. Into this put
the garment and let it soak twelve
hours. If not very bad the spots
will come out in less time.
A nice way to fresben old fashion
ed silk, making it look like new surab,
is to sponge it carefully with strong
coffee. While damp, lay it wrong
side up on an ironing board and
place paper over it. then press with
a warm. iron. BE sure the coffee ls
perfectly settled until clear before
using. This is also good to frcshen
black lace, cashmere, ribbon and al
hpaca.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
DIGGING FOR GOLD EAGLES.
The Latest Texas Sensationz-Old Fields
Full OF Ready-Made Money.
Baltimore American.

FoRT WORTH, Tex, April TO-
Sunday morning two men drove up
to the residence of William Tubbs,
ST., living four miles north OF Craw-
ford, and said they wished to see
the man of the house, to whom they
made the following disclosure: In
1865 an Indian woman, fearing that
she would be plundered by Yankee
raiders, buried an iron vessel con-
tanning 81, 900 in gold under Il cor
ner of the house now occupied by
Mr.. Tubbs. Upon moving away she
concluded it was safest to leave it
where it was. Upon her deathbed,
short time ago, she revealed the
secret to the two men just spoken of,
and. in return for kindness shown
her by these parties, she beqeathed
to them the buried treasure. Re
questing Mr. Tubbs' permission to
die under the house, they all pro-
ceedcd to the house and commenced
to dig at the spot indicated by the
Indian woman. The iron pot was
unearthed In the vessel was found
canvas bag containing large
amount Of gold coin, exactly how
much Mr.. Tubbs is unable to state
possibly $1,000 or 81, 800. After
the above facts had become gener-
ally known, Captain Bewley, who
livs near Mr.. Tubbs, said that on
last Monday afternoon, while plow-
inc in Il field near his house he per
ceived sticking in the earth l. shin,
ing substance. Upon investigation
it proved to be $40 gold piece. He
thought nothing strange of this. AS
he plowed on he found more gold
pieces, and he was so aroused upon
the subject that he called his hired
help, Ed. Carpenter, from another
part of the field by nightfail they
had succeeded altogether in picking
up 2S2 $40 gold pieces, which
amounted to $3.50. This startling
discovery has set the country wild,
and every person who owns rs much
as ten acres of ground has gone to
digging for gold. Slack Henson,
who was in town Monday, says he
found $35 in Confederate money in
an old Bois dare stump on his
place. The next day he was offered
500 per acre for his place,
but he refused to sell. In lS49
the Tonkawa Indians sold to
the Texas government a part OF
their reservation for $40, 900 IN gold.
As the tribes were encamped for
nine months about where Captain
Bewley's farm is. it is probable they
! hid part of ali this money where
they then were. Bewley thinks there
is more gold hidden in this field, sc
he has posted his entire farm, and
warns any and all persons. upon pain
of death, not to come on his place
! with a pick.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
HOW THEY GO TO BED IN
JAPAN.
sacramento Record Uniou.

A bed in Nikko, Japan. is eight
or so thick silk wadded comfOrters
piled upon the floor; upon this q
very ample wadded coat is placed.
You slip into this great coat, put
your arms into the long sleeves, fold
it over you and sleep. The pillow
is a block of wood placed under the
neck, but looks too hard, and ] carry
a rubber pillow to take its place. A
paper lantern is lighted all night,
for the people, am told, are much
afraid of the dark.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

have sprung daily newspaper offices,
book printing offices, job offices,
binderies, blank book factories, lith-
ographing, engraving, label and
color printing establishments. The
wage worker is now seldom success
ful in becoming an employer. The
men are as good as they were in old
times. but conditions have changed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

Dandclions. willows. and s!innx
cabbage are the first to Yield honey
to the bees in the spring. Then
comes the blossoms of fruit. hard
maple. white clover, small fruits,
basswood. sumach, winding up with
golden-rod, astcr, Spanish needle
and smart weed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

An apiarist in France claims that
he has made experiments which
prove that only from six to eight
pounds of honey are used by the
bees to produce a pound OF comb.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

A large amount Of alfalfa see /
will he sown in Montana Tcrritorr
this spring for the purpose OF raI>'
ing fodder for cattle during the win
ter. The experiments made last
season were highly successful.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

Eggs intended for batching shouIl
not be over two weeks old. Ifmuch
older it takes longer to hatch them,
and the chicks are as general
thing, not so thrifty.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

Thin out instead Of shortening IN
a tree when you transplant it. 1t Is
a mistaken notion that it is the
proper way to cut off tie ends oi all
the limbs.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

During the year 1880 l1.OOO lbs.
of beeswax were shipped from Cali
fornia BY sea to Europe; 4l,00O lbs.
by overland by rail, mostly to New
York. and 5000 lbs. via Panama to
New York.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

Quiet a kicking COW by putting 4
strap in her mouth and bnckling IL
tightly behind her horns.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
BILL N0IFE ]
apr.2l,COW I'm.

Or Black LCpfo-y is disease which = considered
incurahc. bar % i-- ylci.,d to -ae cCr-..Ne prop
erties OF SwIy- s.TrtEIC-uow kCoUu all over
the world es y. /. -. Ms tc'cv. Cf ",>t Soulcs-
VILE Mass uCa. i-s' l1 was Of t, s-G scycrIy years
aro with this EicCaCs a.2c. lr- ai, ad was teSt
"a b,,the bCst r1s,Cai tglf, ll-, cCsi q only saN
that the disease was sfccts oi LERFfOSG
and consequently l-Curallc j Is impossible 10 e.
scribe her sufeeivrs. lic- body frrutlc crown Cf
her head % the so.ls Cf her icyt WAS mass o. de-
cav the flesh rClj.ug OF and leaving great cavities
lgr fingers fcstcrcd and several nails dropped Oh
Z one time. Her limbs CONTRACTED By the fearful
Iteration and for yCIIs she Od nos leave her bel
Her weight was reluccc ig.u - 20 C0lOS. S3.'s
FAINT Ilca OF her condition can be CLEAN no.
the fact that three pounds Ci CoSmolMe or ONT
Tncnt wcre used per week iu dressing her sores.
Firguy the phvsicllus acknowledged their dcitat
by tlIs Black Wolf, Gud commended the sGIefef
70 her al wise Crcctcr
Her L@e1suG hearing vCvCCytul rcpC,ts oi swirl
Specie ts D. rr.ya,.. on her 10 tgy it as q
Is. r..tr S's l...I G>c u,lrr protest. Cul
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has. ,.-,.i as t- l.- ,-..u,d q tyd and ktGIthy
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Ftbrlary. every eJss v g .ts.tt; Size CcCdrued
clalrlLi Cr-tllts 1ll r 5 f,r the li,-t time in IL
wears awell Ut1l.l lis husband, Mr.. {. \. Bal
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

1t is said that the amount of dead
capital invested in farm fences in
the United States alone reaches the
immense aggregate of $4,000, 100000
and that the construction of new
fences and the renewal OF old ones
involves an outlay Of > less than
$200,000,000 annually. ] is diff
cult to fix an approximate idea of
what immense sums as these repre-
sent, but some conception OF this
enormous investment may be formed
from the fact that it nearly equals
the capital stock of all the railroads
of the country, while the annual ex-
pense almost parallels the entire
revenue of the National Govern
ment.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29
Voi. ILL.,, No. VIII.

INTO a few weeks ago ! considered
,,,N.ieIftbe champion OySpcptic OF Amer
lea. During the years that have oeen
afiiicfed ] have tried almost everything
claimed 10 bee a specific for Dyspepsia, IN
the hope of finding something that
world AFFORD permauent relief / had
about made up my mind TO abandon all
medicines when [ noticed an endorse
ment of Simmons Liver Regulator, by a
prominent Georgian, q lUriSt, whom
knew, and concluded 10 try It's effects IN
nv case. / have used but two bottles,
and am satisfied that / have struck the
right thing at last. i felt its beneficial
effects almost Immediately. Unlike all
other preparations of similar kind, no
special instructions are required as TO
what one shall or shall not eat. rms
fact alone ought 10 commend % 20 all
trOubled with DvpepSia. .-...
j. y. HOlNES,
Niuelaud, =. j.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-04-29

1 Our subscription list for any county
/ f.. opon TO inspection. For example;
In Berkeley IS z .Greenbriers 81, HanP
shire 80, Hardy 27, Harrison 81
Wood 28, Wheeling 20, Writ TO-
other counties in proportion. Cireu-
llatioa in this county equal TO that OF
any other paper.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-22
will California be Divided?

Those who believe that the division
of the State of California is but an
idle fancy incubated in the minds of
the people of the southern portion of
the State, may yet live to see this
fancy realized. We must bear in mind
that the tide of immigration pouring
into the southern portion of the State
is much greater than that which
pours into the north. In few years
Southern California will out-vote us,
and should the election be eft to the
people, the result is palpa Ole. AL
ready the southern press is agitating
this question; nor can we in the
north turn a deaf ear to the claims set
up by the people Of the south. Our
capital, they say, is 500 miles from
what are termed the southern coun-
ties, and fully six hundred miles from
San Diego. Wealth and power have
accumulated in the south: two or
three lines of railroad connect Los
Angeles and San Diego with
the Eastern States, and make
those cities the San Franciscos
of the southern portion. These facts,
coupled with a greed for Office with
which the Southern Californian is
imbued, all tend to bring the division
of California among the list of possi-
bilities. There is but one way to pre-
vent this division, and that is by turn
ing the tide of immi grafton this way.
If California is to be the queen State
of the Union, it must remain undi-
vided and to keep it SO, the northern
portion must not allow itself to be out
done by the South.-[Stockton Press.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-22
ATTENTION, BUILDERS!

CtEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceived at the office OF the Secretary OF
the School Board, 440 South Fort street, un-
til October ODD, for the construction OF six
of four rooms each. Plans
and specifications of the same to be seen at
the Office of A. M. Edelman, architect,
Tuesday, October 18th.
Also for an addition of four rooms to the
on Amelia street and Caste
lar street, making the same to contai II eight
rooms. Also for the construction OF two
room building on Pearl street. Plans and
specifications of the same to be seen at the
Office of Caukin q Haas, architects, Tuesday,
October 18Th.
All proposals to be accompanied by GER
tilted check of 800, and to Include the
buildings complete, except painting and
black boards Buildings to be ready for Oc-
cupancy December "a, 1887. All rights re-
served. ANNA 5. AVERlLL,
O9.14t Secretary School Board.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-22
IN The SUPERIOR COURT

nF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
" State of Calfornia--Pio obate. In the
matter of the estate and guardianship OF
Agnes Mary Bennett and James Henry Ben
nett. Minors.
1t appearing to this Court from the petit
tiOn presented and filed by Mary A. Bennett,
the guardian of the persons and estates OF
Agnes Mary Bennett and James Henry Ben
nett, minors, praying for an order of sale of
certain real estate belonging to her said
wards, that it would be beneficial TO said
wards and each of them that such real es-
tate should be sold
1t is hereby ordered, that the next of kin
of the said wards and all persons interested i'll
the said estate, appear before this Court on
Monday the 9TH day of November, 1887, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the Court Room of this
Court. wherein Hon. w. P. Gardner one of
the Judges thereof presides, at the Jones
Book in the Cit OF Los Angeles, in the
Couhty Of Los Angeles, then and there to
show cause why an order should not be
granted for the sale of such estate:
And tits further ordered, that a copy OF this
order be published at least once II week for
three successive weeks before the said day OF
hearing, in the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD,
a newspaper printed and published in said
County OF Los Angeles.
A. w. HUTTON,
Judge of tn Superior Court.
Dated October 5th, 1887. oct6 32t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-22
IN The SUPEkIuh COURT.

NF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
" State of California. Action brought in the
Superior Court Of the county of Los Angeles,
State of California, and the complaint filed
in the office of he Clerk of said county. An
ma Mcdonnell, Plaintiff; James X. Melon
nell, Defendant The people of the State OF
California send greeting to James K. McDon-
nell, Defendant. You are hereby required
to apaear in an action brought against you
by the above named plaintiff, in the Super
iOr Court of the county OF Los Angeles, State
of California, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, Within ten days, exclusive of
the day of service), after the service ON yon
of this summous-if served within this coun-
ty; or, if served elsewhere, within thirty
days, or judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to the prayer of said
complaint. The said action is brought 10
obtain the Judgment of the court dissolving
the bonds of matrimony now existing be-
tween the parties herein and for costs OF suit,
and for whatever else may seem Just and
necessary. Reference is hereby had to COM
plant herein for particulars. And you are
hereby notified that if you fail to appear and
answer the said com plant, as above required,
the said plaintiff will cause your default TO
be entered, and will apply to the court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
Superior Court Of The county of Los Angelo ;,
State OF California, this 18th day III August
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty seven.
lLSl C. Ii. DUNSMO0R, Clerk.
By f. TANNING, Deputy Clerk.
RoBRRT HARDIE, Plaintiffs Attorney.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-22
LEGAL.
SUMMONS.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
i State of California, in and for the county
of Los Angeles-Mrs. Hattie A. Perry, plain.
tiR vs.. G. F. Perry, defendant. Action
brought in the Superior Court of the State OF
California, in and for the county Of Los An
gelcs, and the complaint filed in said county
of Los Angeles, in the Office of the Clerk OF
said Superior Court. The people of the State
of California send greeting to G. +. Perry,
defendant: You are hereby I. quired to ap-
above named plaintiff, in the Superio Court
in the State of California, in and for the
comfy of Los Angeles, and to answer the
complaint filed therein within ten days lex
elusive of the day of service) after the SER
vice on you of this summons, if served with
in this county; or, If served elsewhere, with
in thirty days, or judgment by default will
be taken against you according to the prayer
of said complaint. The said action is
brought to obtain the judg" ent of the court,
dissolying the bonds of matrimony now ex-
isting between the parties her in, and award
ing the custody OF the minor child of said
issue to the plaintiff, for whatever else may
seem just and equitable and for cost of suit.
Reference is had to complaint for particu-
lars. And you are hereby notified that if
YOU fail to appear and answer the said COM
plaint, as above required, the said plaintiff
will cause your default to be entered and
will apply to the courtfor the relief demand
ed in the complaint
Given under my hand and
the seal of the Superior
Court of The State of Calf
."''' fornia, in and for the coun
SEAL: ty of Los Angeles, this 10th
imam: day of August, in the year
of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and eighty
seven.
CHAS. ii. DUNsMOoR, Clerk
BY +. 3. TANNING, Deputy.
w. S. TAYLOR, Attorney for plaintiff.
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